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Joedy McCreary

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Rainy weather left Sergio Garcia stuck in central North Carolina for an extra day. Turns out, it was worth the hassle — because he’s leaving with his first PGA Tour victory in four years.

Garcia claimed a two-stroke win Monday in the water-logged Wyndham Championship for his first victory on tour since the 2008 Players Championship.

He finished with a 66 to wind up at 18-under 262, claim $936,000 in prize money and maybe seal a spot on the European Ryder Cup team.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Time is running out for some players at the Wyndham Championship.

For U.S. Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III, there are precious few weeks left to complete his roster. For others, the need is much more pressing: Play well or forget about making the FedEx Cup playoff field.

“It is on your mind the whole time,” said Jhonattan Vegas, who is No. 124 on the points list. The top 125 qualify for The Barclays, the first playoff event.

More NCAA concerns have popped up at Miami while North Carolina prepares to serve its one-year bowl ban. The league found out it finally will begin playing with 14 schools in 2013, quashed rumors that some members might be considering leaving and kept its seat at the major-conference table by re-upping with the Orange Bowl.

So as the ACC opened its two-day media days Sunday, it faced a new list of questions.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Brendan Cross is looking to finally make a name for himself at Wake Forest.

The son of ex-NFL offensive lineman and broadcaster Randy Cross continues to work his way back after injuries have limited him in recent years. Now fully healthy, he’s entering preseason camp hoping to push for playing time at quarterback.

ZEBULON, N.C. — Edwin Rodriguez climbed the managing ladder all the way to the major leagues. Now the former Florida Marlins skipper has settled into a new home — back in the minors.

Rodriguez is one of a handful of ex-big league managers who have resurfaced this season in the minors. He’s now in charge of the Single-A Carolina Mudcats and relishing the challenge of developing the next crop of Cleveland Indians.

The Raleigh native and U.S. Open champion’s star has taken off during the 10 months since he claimed his first PGA Tour title at the Wyndham Championship — and he has confirmed that he’ll be back in August to defend that title.

The Greensboro-based tournament holds special significance for Simpson, and not just because he caddied at the event’s pro-am when he was a teenager or played college golf roughly 30 miles down the road at Wake Forest.

DURHAM, North Carolina — Coach Mike Krzyzewski expects LeBron James to play for the U.S. Olympic team in London.

Speaking less than two weeks before the candidates for the Olympic team begin practice in Las Vegas, Krzyzewski said on Thursday he’s deep into his preparations. While it’s not certain yet who will be going to London, he said matter-of-factly that “I know LeBron will play.”